Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I

EDG

Houston, TXFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year
Must know
Project management
Work
On-site in Houston
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
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Nov 2, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will gain hands-on knowledge by performing routine tasks using well-defined standards and procedures under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the design team in developing all electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects.
  • Preparation of power/control philosophies and drawings.
  • Preparation of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets.
  • Preparing, electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM.
  • Preparation of electrical system calculations.
  • Preparation of construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting.
  • Review of project/client specifications and requirements.
  • Preparation of layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities.
  • Preparation of AC and DC load lists from mechanical equipment lists and control systems.
  • Preparation of DC and UPS distribution systems.
  • Preparation of electrical drawings and construction packages.
  • Preparation of Electrical Area Classification drawings.
  • Preparation of test and commissioning procedures.
  • Preparation of electrical fabrication and construction details.
  • Provide support for the preparation of Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates.
  • Provide engineering support to procurement of equipment, skidded packages, and buildings.
  • Support and assist field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning.
  • Support Test and commissioning of packages and electrical systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (December 2026 or May 2027 Graduates Eligible).
  • For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board.
  • Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities.
  • Requires the ability to travel to client sites.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Previous internships in the engineering design in the offshore/onshore oil & Gas industry preferred.

Working Conditions

  • Work requires travel to off-site work locations on a periodic basis, and at times for extended periods.
  • Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment.
  • Interaction with other team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to conduct analysis and investigations.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required.

Additional Application Requirement

Candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate and understanding that no relocation assistance will be provided. Candidates outside of commuting distance who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened.

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